New Jersey: Medical Marijuana Costs Reimbursable in Workers’ Compensation Scenario
Q: Is medical marijuana an expense reimbursable by the employer?
A: For New Jersey employers, the answer is likely yes. Weednews reports that as of January 9, New Jersey and 34 other states have legalized marijuana for medical use, although it remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance at the federal level. As a result, patients have had to pay out of pocket for medical marijuana, as insurers contend that covering the cost would violate the…
